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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1615 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAUXILIARY BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Removal Procedure
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the auxiliary battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery)Β , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery)Β or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries)Β .
- Remove the underhood junction block cover.
- Lift the junction block retainers from the locked position (3) and rotate the retainers to the open position (1).
- Remove the junction block.
- Remove the auxiliary battery positive cable connector (1) from the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC).
- Remove the mega fuse cover (3).
- Disconnect the auxiliary battery positive cable electrical connector (2) from the engine wiring harness connector.
- Remove the relay (1) clip from the stud on the front of dash.
- Remove the auxiliary battery positive cable nut (1) from the mega fuse holder.
- Remove the generator battery jumper cable nut (3) from the mega fuse holder.
- Remove the generator battery jumper cable terminal (2) from the mega fuse stud.
- Remove the auxiliary battery positive cable from the mega fuse holder.
- Disconnect auxiliary battery positive cable electrical connector (1) from the auxiliary battery relay.
- Reposition the auxiliary battery positive cable boot (5).
- Remove the auxiliary battery positive cable nut (4) and cable from the battery relay.
- Remove the auxiliary battery positive cable retainer (2) from the stud on the front of dash.
- Remove the auxiliary battery positive cable push nuts (6).
- Remove the auxiliary battery positive cable from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.